"We may give to the poor, and harm them, by teaching them to be dependent. Such giving encourages selfishness and helplessness. Often it leads to idleness,...and intemperance."
Ministry of Healing p.195 E.G.W.
For even when we were with you,
this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
I have seen first hand, up close, the cultural rot in our society thanks to selfish politicians who have created a welfare state in order to buy votes. Some of these people are truly so dependent to the point of actual helplessness. Also, an attitude of entitlement is developed.
Ministry of Healing p.195 E.G.W.
this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
I have seen first hand, up close, the cultural rot in our society thanks to selfish politicians who have created a welfare state in order to buy votes. Some of these people are truly so dependent to the point of actual helplessness. Also, an attitude of entitlement is developed.